Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma

Summary

Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma is a human^[1]. He was born in Pya^[2]. He was born on December 26, 1935^[3]. He died in Tunis Governorate^[4]. He died on February 5, 2005^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6] and military personnel^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (756 views/month, #7,042 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma was born in Pya^[2].
• Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma passed away in Tunis Governorate^[4].
• Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma was born on December 26, 1935^[3].
• Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma died on February 5, 2005^[5].
• Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma is buried at Pya^[9].
• Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma's mother was Maman N'Danida^[10].
• Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma was married to Sabine Mensah^[11].
• Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma was married to Hubertine Badagnaki Gnassingbé^[12].
• Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma was married to Marie Manguiliwè^[13].
• Among Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma's spouses was Véronique Massan Osséyi^[14].
• A child of Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma was Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé^[15].
• A child of Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma was Kpatcha Gnassingbé^[16].
• A child of Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma was Rock Balakiyèm Gnassingbé^[17].
• A child of Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma was Ernest Gnassingbé^[18].
• A child of Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma was Gnékéle Gnassingbé^[19].
• A child of Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma was Babanam Gnassingbé^[20].
• Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma held citizenship in France^[21].
• Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma held citizenship in Togo^[22].
• Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma's professions included politician^[6].
• Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma worked as a military personnel^[7].
• Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma held the position of chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity^[23].
• Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma held the position of President of Togo^[24].
• Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma held the position of Chairperson of ECOWAS^[25].
• Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma held the position of Chairperson of ECOWAS^[26].
• Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma held the position of Chairperson of ECOWAS^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Pya^[2], Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma… he was born on December 26, 1935^[3]. His mother was Maman N'Danida^[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6] and military personnel^[7]. Positions held include chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity^[23]; President of Togo^[24], a position^[28], in Togo^[29], founded in 1960^[30]; and Chairperson of ECOWAS^[25].

Recognition

Awards received include Bavarian Order of Merit^[31], an order of merit^[32], in Germany^[33], founded in 1957^[34]; Knight of the Legion of Honour^[35], a grade of an order^[36], in France^[37]; Order of Mono^[38], an order^[39], in Togo^[40], founded in 1961^[41]; and Collar of the Spanish Order of the Civil Merit^[42], a grade of an order^[43], in Spain^[44].

Personal Life

Spouses include Sabine Mensah^[11], of Togo^[45]; Hubertine Badagnaki Gnassingbé^[12], of Togo^[46], awarded the Grand Officer of the Order of Mono^[47]; Marie Manguiliwè^[13]; and Véronique Massan Osséyi^[14], a magistrate^[48], 1942–2010^[49], of Togo^[50], awarded the Commander of the Order of Mono^[51]. Children include Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé^[15], a politician^[52], b. 1966^[53], of Togo^[54], awarded the Order of Mono^[55]; Kpatcha Gnassingbé^[16], a politician^[56], b. 1970^[57], of Togo^[58]; Rock Balakiyèm Gnassingbé^[17], b. 1953^[59], of Togo^[60], awarded the Order of Mono^[61]; Ernest Gnassingbé^[18]; Gnékéle Gnassingbé^[19]; and Babanam Gnassingbé^[20]. Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[62]. He was affiliated with the Rally of the Togolese People^[63].

Death and Burial

Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma died on February 5, 2005^[5]. He passed away in Tunis Governorate^[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction^[64]. Burial took place at Pya^[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma include Lomé-Tokoin Airport^[65], an international airport^[66], in Togo^[67].

Why It Matters

Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (756 views/month, #7,042 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[68] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[69]

Entities named for him include Lomé-Tokoin Airport^[65], an international airport^[66], in Togo^[67].

FAQs

Where was Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma born?

Born in Pya^[2], Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma…

Where did Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma die?

Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma died in Tunis Governorate^[4].

Who were Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma's parents?

Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma's mother was Maman N'Danida^[10].

Who was Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma married to?

Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma's spouses include Sabine Mensah^[11], Hubertine Badagnaki Gnassingbé^[12], Marie Manguiliwè^[13], and Véronique Massan Osséyi^[14].

What did Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma do for work?

Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma worked as politician^[6] and military personnel^[7].

What awards did Étienne Gnassingbé Eyadéma receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Order of Merit^[31], Knight of the Legion of Honour^[35], Order of Mono^[38], and Collar of the Spanish Order of the Civil Merit^[42].